Population of Palestine 2026
5٬603٬192
Population now (estimate)
6٬020
Area (km²)
930
Density (per km²)
2.4%
Annual growth rate
5٬603٬192
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Palestine in 2026 is about 5,603,192 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 2.4%.
Palestine covers about 6,020 km², with Jerusalem as its capital, giving a population density of around 931 people per km².
Population trend of Palestine
Source: World Bank — SP.POP.TOTL.
Population pyramid — Palestine
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
Palestine holds a medium position in terms of population size. Its population grows at a moderate pace. It is also a highly dense area, with population concentrated in a limited space.
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